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A local chapter of The American Institute of ArchitectsTue, 03 Mar 2015 23:57:17 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Architecture 101: Teaching the Language of Architecturehttp://aiaeb.org/2015/03/march2015mp/
http://aiaeb.org/2015/03/march2015mp/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 22:50:23 +0000http://aiaeb.org/?p=8153An AIA East Bay Monthly Program

$10 for Architect/Emeritus/Allied AIA Members and Employees of East Bay Chapter Member Firms;$5 for Associate AIA Members;Free for Student Members (AIA East Bay);$15 for Non-Members and Guests.

Local commissions and review boards often comprise citizens with little formal education in the built environment, but who are expected to understand the purpose and prose of architecture. This puts them – and A/E/C professionals – at a disadvantage that can potentially impact the success of a project.

All are welcome to join AIA East Bay for a charette-styled event in which we’ll develop a training program for “teaching the language of architecture”. Members are strongly encouraged to bring junior co-workers, non-architect friends and family to ensure we avoid jargon and “archispeak”.

The goal of the kaizen event is to improve safety, quality, and productivity by developing standard operations for the stripping, set up, reinforcing, and placing of precast systems. The change we are looking to bring about was to go from a team who constantly had to look to their supervisor for what to do next to a team where each employee knew exactly what their role was in completing all the work.

Kaizen events can introduce dramatic change to a process with the potential for great results. However, the power of kaizen must be applied with the culture of the organization in mind. In this presentation, we will learn how managing the preparation for a kaizen can go very well, or very badly.

The presentation will be followed by a networking session with heavy appetizers and a hosted bar.

Presenter

Garrett Bradford, Clark Pacific. Clark Pacific, founded in 1963 as Tecon Pacific, is a leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of state-of-the-art structural and architectural precast building systems. They are a trusted partner in design-build turnkey structural solutions. They focus on a preconstruction partnering process that helps clients achieve shorter project schedules, reduced project costs, and best value designs. They have two production facilities in Northern California (West Sacramento and Woodland), and two production facilities in Southern California (Fontana and Irwindale).

Learning Objectives

In this presentation, attendees will learn:

1. How to avoid the pitfalls of change in an organization.
2. How managing the preparation for a kaizen can go very well, or very badly.
3. The steps necessary for assuring alignment between management and a project team through real examples of failure (which is the 1st step to success).
4. How kaizen events can introduce dramatic change to a process with the potential for great results.

At this meeting we will explore some of the advanced features of the import and export functionality of Vectorworks. We will look into the ‘publish’ command for export in multiple file formats, and look at ways to setup and preview certain file formats after the export. We will also review the ‘import’ command, including added features for the manipulation of the imported content of some imported file types.

About the Presenters

Peter Thayer, OAG Architects, Inc.Peter has been using Vectorworks/MiniCAD software for over 15 years, providing residential architectural services with his firm in Benicia.

Paul Majka, Paul Majka Architect, Inc. Paul is a seasoned professional in Architecture with over ten years of experience using Vectorworks, and is currently running an architectural practice in San Francisco.

Learning Objectives

Learn to use the publish command to expedite export to multiple file formats for easier collaboration with others.

Learn how to preview DWGs on a Mac and setup exported files prior to sending.

Learn how to reference and crop some imported image files to reduce file size.

Learn how to snap to the geometry and extract usable data from imported PDFs.

The Fourth Street corridor of West Berkeley is a fascinating study of urban fabric. From beloved, historic businesses to elaborate, new mixed-use buildings and from difficult moments created by highway overcrossings to delightful pocket gardens and sculptures—West Berkeley has a character all of its own.

Local architect David Trachtenberg shares the process of designing for West Berkeley through a tour of recent and future projects. All are encouraged to gather after the tour at Brennan’s Restaurant for a group lunch.

ProVen Building/Trachtenberg Architects

On this tour we’ll be looking at the elaborate new mixed-used Read Building and the in-developmentProVen Building, an ink factory soon to be transformed into office space and a private art gallery.

“Endless Canvass” aka TheProVen Building, 1350 4thStreet, Berkeley, CA. The ProVen is will be an adaptive re-use of an existing ink factory into offices and a private art gallery. This project is currently in the design stage with limited access to the interior, however the exterior is fascinating and a site for ‘Endless Canvass’ – a magnet for Bay Area graffiti artists.

The Read Building, 2025 4thStreet, Berkeley, CA.The Read is a new mixed use building containing business and philanthropic offices for the Read Family, their private car museum, other retail and the Sierra Nevada Torpedo tasting room.

In this presentation Christina Bertea of Greywater Actionwill review the most popular and affordable DIY greywater systems, including the widely rebated “Laundry to Landscape” system (requiring no permit), as well as the more high tech automated systems for outdoor irrigation and toilet flushing.

Design considerations for making greywater easily accessible will also be discussed.

About the Presenter

Christina Bertea, Greywater Action. Christina has been teaching workshops and lecturing for Greywater Action since 2008. A union trained, licensed plumbing contractor, she participated in the stakeholder meetings that crafted the new greywater code in 2009. She has plumbed straw bale and rammed earth homes and built a passive solar rammed earth cottage in Oakland.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation attendees will:

1. Gain some familiarity with the range of greywater options currently in the marketplace.
2. Understand the low tech DIY options available to homeowners.
3. Understand design considerations that will help homeowners to access their greywater for re-use.
4. Be aware of some of the more sophisticated, high tech greywater options that are available for high-end projects.

Mark Anthony Wilson is an architectural historian who has written and lectured about Bernard Maybeck, and Julia Morgan, for over 35 years. He holds a BA in History from UC Berkeley, and an MA in History and Media from Cal State University East Bay. He teaches art history at Santa Rosa Community College, and created a course on Julia Morgan, and one on Bernard Maybeck, for UC Berkeley Extension. Mr. Wilson was a lecturer for the National Trust’s Historic Real Estate Program in cities throughout the United States, and wrote a weekly column on architecture for the Knight-Ridder chain of newspapers in the East Bay for eight years. His feature articles on architecture, history, and travel have appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury, Sacramento Bee, Christian Science Monitor, and USA Today, among others. His previous book was “Julia Morgan: Architect of Beauty”, and “Bernard Maybeck: Architect of Elegance”, his fourth book on California architecture.

His fifth book “Frank Lloyd Wright on the West Coast”, was released in September of 2014. Mr. Wilson and his photographer, Joel Puliatti, will be available to sign their three books, which may be purchased for a discount at the meeting (cash or checks only). Total costs, including sales tax, will be: Wright…$45.; Morgan…$35.; and Maybeck…$55.

Program Agenda:

Tabletops and networking start at 5:45 pm

Dinner at 6:30 pm; followed by program at 7:15 pm.

Book signing follows program.

]]>http://aiaeb.org/2015/02/csiebomarch2015/feed/0How to Get Your Class Approved as a CEU with the IDCEChttp://aiaeb.org/2015/02/asidmarch15/
http://aiaeb.org/2015/02/asidmarch15/#commentsThu, 19 Feb 2015 23:45:16 +0000http://aiaeb.org/?p=8087An American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) California North Chapter Presentation

Are you a manufacturer’s rep, showroom, interior designer or professional speaker?

Do you want to offer a class that is approved as a CEU (continuing education unit) class with the Interior Design Continuing Education Council(IDCEC)? Or maybe you want to teach a CEU but don’t know how to become an approved speaker?

We will explain the entire process!

What topics are appropriate to become CEUs

How to register with the IDCEC

How to submit your class for approval

How to get yourself approved to teach yours or any CEU

Best practices for teaching CEUs/hosting CEU events

Many companies require their representatives and employees to perform educational outreach to clients, industry partners and other professionals. Most organizations such as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Interior Design Association (IIDA), National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) require their members to obtain a minimum number of CEUs every year. Add value to your offerings by being one of the in-demand CEU presenters or by writing an approved CEU that will gain credibility and expertise for your company!

Jennifer Davidson is the Executive Administrator and Social Media Chair for the ASID California North Chapter since 2012. She holds a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture and Design, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Jennifer was published in “SFDesign Magazine” three times in 2013, won a Second Place ASID Design Excellence Award for her Autodesk Revit student designs in 2014, and consults with interior designers on their social media and small business needs.

Join this user group to hear insights from architects, designers and builders who use ArchiCAD. This user group will focus on how ArchiCAD users are implementing ArchiCAD on projects including case study projects ranging from residential to commercial to interior design. If you have a project you would like to present at this user group please email tsimmons@archvista.com.

About the Presenter

Tom Simmons, Allied Member, ARCHVISTA, Inc. Tom has spoken at major industry events including EcoBuild, AEC Systems, AIA Desert Practice Conference, AIA Monterey Design Conference and the Dwell Conference. He has authored several books and articles on Building Information Modeling and architectural technologies. Tom has a Masters of Architecture from University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University.

Learning Objectives

Learn how architects, designers and builders are using ArchiCAD.

Gain insight into how to better implement ArchiCAD on a project.

Understand how ArchiCAD is being implemented within firms.

Build knowledge for ArchiCAD techniques that increase productivity and efficiency.

The submittal requirements for Fellowship in the AIA form a useful framework for assessing one’s career course and for clarifying, strengthening, and sharing one’s insight and expertise. This seminar will review successful submittal strategies, as well as strategies for meeting the expectation of “widespread recognition” for submittal two or three years down the road.

Just need one or two days? Please call the chapter office at 510/464-3600.

Shweta Mhatre, Assoc. AIA instructs this three-day ARE Seminar on Building Systems. This seminar is offered to those looking for a prep seminar in studying for the ARE.

AIA members and allied professionals bring their years of knowledge and experience to an informative review session for those familiar with the basic material covered in each section of the exam. At the end of each class students evaluate the course content and materials, as well as the presenter’s knowledge and presentation skills. This ensures the quality of the program is high from year to year.